{"id":19082,"date":"2024-09-20T13:51:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T11:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=19082"},"modified":"2024-09-20T13:51:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T11:51:34","slug":"the-best-cycle-routes-in-auvergne-discover-frances-hidden-gem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/de-beste-fietsroutes-in-de-auvergne-ontdek-frankrijks-hidden-gem","title":{"rendered":"The Best Bike Routes in Auvergne: Discover France's Hidden Gem"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cycling in Auvergne. Perhaps the most underrated region in France. Today, the region is part of the larger administrative region 'Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes'. Which literally extends into Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Is\u00e8re and Ardeche. Auvergne comprises the departments of Cantal, Puy-de-Dome and part of Haute-Loire. Cycling in Auvergne means gaining altitude metres. It is home to pro cyclist Romain Bardet. Is it a coincidence that he became such a good climber? We lay out some great cycling routes in Auvergne for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Cha\u00eene des Puys Circuit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Distance<\/strong>: 55 km - 830 hm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Highlights<\/strong>: The volcanoes of Auvergne at a glance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Directions<\/strong>: This tour around the Cha\u00eene des Puys goes right through the heart of the Auvergne volcanic landscape. Unfortunately, the Puy de D\u00f4me itself remains off limits Starting in Orcines, you cycle through the forests, tick almost all the volcanoes (there are many) and get so many beautiful pictures. The unique geology (volcanic history) of the region makes it fantastic. The route contains a mix of climbs and descents, ideal if you want to do a mini high altitude ride across the volcanic terrain of Auvergne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n